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05-20-2008, 05:12 AM

Evermont

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I am a: Type 2

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: Vermont

Posts: 1,183

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Diabetes

Possessing approximately 40% less food energy,[11] xylitol is a low-calorie alternative to table sugar. Absorbed more slowly than sugar, it doesn't contribute to high blood sugar levels or the resulting hyperglycemia caused by insufficient insulin response.

Wiki on Xylitol (link) (broken wiki link to Ref #11 - fixed link here)

I like Birch Beer

Vermont is rich with birch and maple trees, many varieties of both. Nice to look at!

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Diagnosed Type 2 on Sept 11, 2007 - A1c 8.8, Dec 2007 A1c 6.0, Apr 2008 A1c 5.7
No meds, daily 81mg aspirin and multivitamin, nutrition & exercise. Lacto-ovo vegetarian since Sept 1986

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